Karen Vollis Yassou! Are you interested in meeting other people (of any heritage) who enjoy Greek food, music, dancing, and comedy? We’ve had a good response, and our small group is growing! If you are interested in attending some of these activities, then please contact me at Karen.science23@gmail.com.
Category: February 2026
February 2026
Sun Lakes (Evening) Lions Club
Chris Linder Welcome to Our Newest Members Welcome to our newest Lions. The Sun Lakes Lion Club is pleased to welcome Harold Richardson, Jackie and Freddie Slaughter, Pat Anderson, Ron Young, and Darby Carmer as new members of the club. Jackie and Freddie Slaughter and Darby Carmer were sponsored by Lion Larry Palmer. Pat Anderdson,…
February 2026, Clubs & Classes
Lions Club International Hunger Week
Chris Linder Lions Club International designated Jan. 3-11, 2026, as National Hunger Week and encouraged Lions Clubs around the world to participate in one service project to help those in need. Sun Lakes (evening) Lions Club held a food drive for a donation to AZCEND as our Hunger Week service project. Being able to fully…
February 2026, Clubs & Classes
Agave Quilters News
Mary La Tourelle Our annual holiday party was held at Palo Verde on Dec. 4 with 54 members in attendance. Organized by Faith Bragg and Georgia Hartman, the theme was “Holiday Party at the Zoo” and featured an animal quiz, guessing number games, and wrist pin cushion prizes with animal decorations. The food was excellent!…
February 2026, Clubs & Classes
AAASL Spotlight on Colleen Wade Grady
Naomi Bryson The African American Association of Sun Lakes (AAASL) is a nonprofit, social organization that brings together, in a spirit of fellowship, a group of individuals residing in or within 100 miles of Sun Lakes. Currently, there are about 90 members. Coleen Wade Grady has been a member for 15 years. She brings enthusiasm,…
February 2026, Clubs & Classes
JWV Aids Vets Experiencing Homelessness with Hosting Second Annual Coffee Drive
Nancy Stutman Michelle Jameson, U.S.VETS executive director, will address the issues facing veterans experiencing homelessness at the Jewish War Veterans Copper State Post 619 meeting on Sunday, Feb. 22, in Ballroom A at Oakwood Country Club, 24218 S. Oakwood Boulevard, Sun Lakes. Complimentary lox, bagels, donuts, and coffee will be served at 9:30 a.m., with…
February 2026, Clubs & Classes
Aviation Enthusiasts Hear About the Rise and Fall of Pan Am Airlines
Gary Vacin How Pan American Airways became one of the world’s most storied airlines and how and why it fell from grace—that was the topic of a presentation to the Sun Lakes Aero Club gathering on Dec. 15. More than 50 club members and guests, including several who had worked for the airline in its…
February 2026, Clubs & Classes
Baxter Graduates to Become JWV Commander’s Service Dog
Nancy Stutman This was not an ordinary weekend. It was graduation day for Baxter Walter Wyatt, a three-year-old rescue with a year’s worth of training that would qualify him to be a service dog to Julian Wyatt, Commander of Jewish War Veterans (JWV) Copper State Post 619. The ceremony was sponsored by and took place…
February 2026, Clubs & Classes
Vietnam Conflict Helicopter Gunner to Speak to Aero Club
Gary Vacin A Sun Lakes resident, who, as a 19-year-old, logged 625 combat hours as a helicopter torque (scout-door gunner) during the Vietnam conflict, will be the featured speaker at the Sun Lakes Aero Club gathering on Monday, Feb. 16, at the Cottonwood Country Club Lecture Hall. The event begins with fellowship at 6:30 p.m.,…
February 2026, Clubs & Classes
Board Games, Card Games, Word Games
Karen Vollis Do you enjoy playing a variety of games? We have separate tables for playing board games, card games, dice games, party games, or word games. We can teach you how to play, or you can teach us your games! We play games in Oakwood, Sun Lakes, but can schedule an event at your…